🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2026-03-05
Neoadjuvant Atezolizumab in Cutaneous Melanoma (NCT04020809)
Neoadjuvant Atezolizumab in Patients With Non-Metastatic Resectable High-Risk Cutaneous Melanoma
🔵 Active, Not Recruiting Phase1 💊 Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: The Methodist Hospital Research Institute
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The purpose of this research study is to see whether using atezolizumab before surgery is safe and does not cause side effects that delay surgery in participants with cutaneous melanoma that has not spread to other areas of the body (non-metastatic) and can be removed by surgery (resectable) but has a higher risk of coming back after surgery (high-risk).
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Houston Methodist Hospital — Houston, Texas
Age range: 18 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Houston Methodist Hospital — Houston, Texas
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Review the official NIH record below to find the coordinating site.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.